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Summary

The author recommends 'Reminders of Him' by Colleen Hoover as their top summer read, influenced by TikTok's #BookTok recommendations, and also praises 'The Love Hypothesis' as another favorite.

Abstract

The article on the undefined website is a personal book review where the author, Elin Melaas, shares their favorite summer read, 'Reminders of Him' by Colleen Hoover, which was discovered through TikTok's #BookTok community. The book is highly praised for its compelling storytelling, well-crafted characters, and emotional depth, earning a 5-star rating from the author and a 4.53 rating on Goodreads. The narrative follows Kenna Rowans, a woman recently released from prison who seeks to reconnect with her daughter while dealing with the hostility of her late partner's parents and her complex relationship with Ledger Ward, a local bar owner. The review also acknowledges 'The Love Hypothesis' as a shared favorite and mentions adherence to Jean Maxwell's book review guidelines. The author expresses plans to read more from Colleen Hoover and suggests both books for readers interested in romantic novels.

Opinions

  • 'Reminders of Him' is described as fantastically written with wonderful characters and a gripping plot, causing the reviewer to cry.
  • Kenna Rowans' struggle to reunite with her daughter and her entanglement with Ledger Ward resonated deeply with the author.
  • Ledger Ward is characterized as the ideal romantic interest.
  • The reviewer agrees with #BookTok's high opinion of 'Reminders of Him' and endorses it as a must-read.

Book tips

‘Reminders of Him’ — My Favorite Summer Read

TikTok made me read it

‘Reminders of Him’ — recommended! Image by the author

This summer, I’ve jumped on the trend of reading #BookTok — recommendations on TikTok. I have genuinely enjoyed the books! I wouldn’t have found them if it wasn’t for #booktok (hence the subtitle ‘TikTok made me read it’).

My favorite so far:

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

Goodreads rating: 4.53 (!) My rating: 5 stars — A Must Read

Genre: Romance

‘Reminders of Him’ is fantastically written, has wonderful characters, and a gripping plot that led to a lot of crying (on my part).

Kenna Rowans has just been released from prison. She served five years for causing a tragic accident. She had a daughter in prison, and now she would like to be reunited with her. But the girl’s grandparents, who have custody, hate Kenna. They believe she is to blame for their son’s brutal and tragic death. The only almost-friend she has is local and handsome bar owner Ledger Ward. To make it more complicated, he is entangled in Kenna’s past.

“A good person who had one bad night. It happens to the best of us. The worst of us. All of us. Some of us are just luckier than others, and our bad moments have fewer casualties.” — Colleen Hoover

I devoured the book in one day. It is so catchy. It was no problem to get involved with the main characters. I felt so bad for Kenna, and Ledger was just the man of my dreams. This book is lovely to read, and #booktok is absolutely correct in recommending it.

I have a new favorite author. I will definitely buy more books written by Colleen Hoover!

Truth be told, the top spot in ‘My Favorite Summer Read’ is shared with ‘The Love Hypothesis.’ I have written about it this story: The Most Delightful Book! Read ‘The Love Hypothesis’ if you enjoy a charming love story.

‘The Love Hypothesis’ — recommended! Image by the author

If you want to have some delightful reading moments and are a fan of romantic novels, read ‘Reminders of him’ and ‘The Love Hypothesis’.

In this book review, I have tried to follow Jean Maxwell’s recipe in the excellent story How to Write a Book Review That Doesn’t Suck and Can Actually Help the Author.

Thanks to Ellie Jacobson for her superb prompt What Are Your Favorite Summer Reads?

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